The 2026 offseason for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is not going to be a fun one if they do not make some splashes. The team itself hit a wall midway through the season, and yes, injuries played a role, but the roster itself was exposed for having massive needs that have to be addressed. They can achieve those changes by making moves that may be popular, but also some that may not be so popular.
One of those moves was hinted at by Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine in a recent piece.
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The team continues to be hyped up to acquire superstar edge rusher Maxx Crosby, but what if they address the position in a cheaper way? Ballentine suggests that perhaps the team could trade for Green Bay Packers edge rusher Rashan Gary. He writes, “Tampa needs to get more dynamic on the edge and Rashan Gary could use a change of scenery. The Packers brought in Micah Parsons, in part, because Gary didn’t live up to his contract. However, there are only two years left on his deal and it would be easy manipulate the salary through an extension or adding void years.”
Gary would fit more with what the Bucs seem to like with their edge rushers, where they generate more power than speed in instances. The contract would also be more in the Bucs’ wheelhouse, so this is a move that could make sense if the team wants to make a splash.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Bucs could target a former first-round pick via trade this offseason